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Deforestation-free certified coffee heads to Europe ahead of critical legislation
The Rainforest Alliance is helping coffee farmers met their EU Deforestation Regulation requirements
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Farmer confidence at an all-time low, NFU data reveals
The Farmer Confidence Survey showed short and mid-term confidence is at its lowest since records began in 2010
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William Reed’s 2024 World Steak Challenge now open for entries
The awards, now in their tenth year, boasts new categories for 2024, including an Environmental, Social and Governance Award
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Seasonal workers struggle to seek redress, new research finds
The report by Focus on Labour Exploitation has documented the ways workers can be stuck in poor employment, with requests to transfer to a different farm often ignored or denied
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The Jolly Hog unveils Crackling Hog Roast line with Tracklements
The NPD joins the brand’s slow cook range, targeting the ‘dining at home’ occasion
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Appetite for sustainably sourced tuna growing despite cost of living crisis
The data from MSC found sales of certified tuna rose from 193,363 tonnes in 2022-23 to 217,300 tonnes in 2023-24
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UK Salads collapsed owing its creditors £18m, report shows
The Essex-based greenhouse operator was a key supplier to Aldi and fell into administration in February
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Pembrokeshire Creamery poised to start milk production
The business was in discussions with a number of retailers for the supply of Welsh own-label milk, said MD Mark McQuade
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Rare & Pasture and Tempus Foods merge to power up charcuterie brands
Charcuterie brands Rare & Pasture and Tempus Foods have agreed a merger in a bid to expand production and sales of their ethically sourced meat products
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Lidl blames out-of-date web pages for so-called fake farm branding
Unlike Lidl, Tesco has continued to use the brands despite the controversy, as part of its phase-out of the Tesco Value brand
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Supermarket bosses deny bullying farmers as MPs criticise surge in profits
In the hearing, MPs turned their fire on supermarket profits, attacking retailers for posting a 97% surge in profits
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Seasonal worker returns higher despite human rights concerns
The rate of returnees was between 65% and 75% this year so far, according to James Mallick, director of Fruitful Jobs
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Co-op introduces white egg range to support 100% free-range offer
The retailer will now sell both white and brown eggs after extending its supply base
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Growers brace for up to £90m in additional seasonal worker costs
The proposals could cost also pose significant logistical challenges for the entire sector
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Wet weather could cut UK grain harvests by a fifth
The production of wheat, barley, oats and oilseed rape may be down by four million tonnes compared with 2023, a reduction of 17.5%
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Lidl announces £500m investment in British pork supply chain
The discounter has moved to a new producer pricing model that will pay the cost of production and guarantee minimum volumes
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Potato industry warns of ‘spudflation’ and shortages
Many varieties are expected to face shortages in the coming months and so-called ‘spudflation’ is expected to take hold
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FrieslandCampina unveils new climate plan and office move
The Dutch dairy giant is aiming to hit £300m in sales within the next five years
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Most UK supermarkets buying more British apples and pears
Aldi has bought 21,527 tonnes of British apples since the start of the British season in October 2023, with Tesco just behind it, selling 21,194 tonnes